WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 720. A resolution designating the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week"; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the j  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2911. A bill to prohibit the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from declaring certain emergencies or disasters for the purpose of imposing gun control; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Jam  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced legislation on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2914. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain employees engaged in outdoor recreational outfitting or guiding services from maximum hours requirements; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Exemption with respect to certain empl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2913. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of child sex abuse; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act of 2  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Expanded Telehealth Access Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2880. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Je  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2871. A bill to advance Federal Government innovation through the implementation and use of multi-cloud computing software technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "Deferring Executive Authority Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2909. A bill to provide for congressional review of rules rescheduling marijuana; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Deferring Executive Authority Act" or the "DEA Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Congre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2894. A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to require certain congressional notification prior to entering into, renewing, or extending a science and technology agreement with the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 365. A resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * Honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Whereas, in 1973,  more